Va. Code § 59.1-197 : — TRADE AND COMMERCEVIRGINIA CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT —197 - Intent TEXT PDF It is the intent of the General Assembly that this chapter shall be applied as remedial legislation to promote fair and ethical standards of dealings between suppliers and the consuming public. Va. Code § 59.1-197 1977, c. 635. Amended by Acts 1977, § c.635.